The Trouble with Scientific Management
Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory has some holes in it.
Suggested Reading: The truth about Shakespeare, How to Count Trees, the End of Work Friends
Our weekly pick of suggested reading.
Hand to Ankle: A New Grafting Technique Offers Hope
The surgical reattachment or grafting of limbs has a short history because of its difficulty.
The Guerrilla Girls Turn 30
A secret collective of masked female artists known as the Guerrilla Girls has taken to the streets and museums to combat racism and sexism for 30 years.
Will Spicy Foods Preserve You?
Spicy foods may prolong life; they certainly act as food preservatives.
White Teachers, Black Students
Perception of black students by their white teachers may be racially biased.
How the Media Made Queen Victoria
How nineteenth century media helped make Queen Victoria who she was.
The Automated Future, and Past, of Fast Food
Automat cafeterias were the precursors of contemporary fast food restaurants.